Post office messengers

[Grenoside123]

Hi grenoside 123

My dad Horace Hibberd was a big friend of Terry. I can remember him coming round to our house. I think he progressed through the post office network with my dad. My brother Malcolm was also a messenger during the early 60s. Terry would have been a messenger pre war

 

Hi Dreb,

Yes, that's correct pre-war, as he went on to be Navigator in WW2. He met my great Aunty, Betty whilst working at the PO.

[Dreb48]

Hi Alan,

I remember seeing you on that occasion! I think it was at my daughter Victoria's house at Whiteways Road. Can't think when it was but I guess it must be at least 10 years ago? Some of the PO vets meet monthly every third tuesday at lunchtime at the Bowshaw Inn Dronfield. One of the attendees is an ex messenger with us Ian Barker. Good to hear from you....Rob

 

Hi Rob,

You must be Brian's brother? Can you give my regards to Ian Barker when you see him. Just tell him Malcolm's brother would like to be remembered to him. Thanks

 

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Hi Dreb,

Yes, that's correct pre-war, as he went on to be Navigator in WW2. He met my great Aunty, Betty whilst working at the PO.

 

Hi grenoside 123.

My dad and Terry were big mates. I think they worked together in Survey Branch at Fitzalan Sq. I think he lived on Rowan Tree Dell at Totley

[Grenoside123]

Hi Rob,

You must be Brian's brother? Can you give my regards to Ian Barker when you see him. Just tell him Malcolm's brother would like to be remembered to him. Thanks

 

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Hi grenoside 123.

My dad and Terry were big mates. I think they worked together in Survey Branch at Fitzalan Sq. I think he lived on Rowan Tree Dell at Totley

 

That's right yes, my uncle Terry sadly passed away in 2007, however Aunty Bet is still going strong at 89 years of age, still at Rowan Tree Dell too.

I 'll mention your Dad too her, I'm sure she'll remember him, she's always telling me stories of when back when they were courting in the PO days etc.

[Dreb48]

That's right yes, my uncle Terry sadly passed away in 2007, however Aunty Bet is still going strong at 89 years of age, still at Rowan Tree Dell too.

I 'll mention your Dad too her, I'm sure she'll remember him, she's always telling me stories of when back when they were courting in the PO days etc.

 

Hi grenoside 123

I think the last time I saw Terry was at Dads funeral in 1969.

Betty will definitely remember him. My family was very involved in the Post Office. My dad , my brother, my cousin Michael and his dad Frank who worked for PO Telephones.

[Grenoside123]

Hi grenoside 123

I think the last time I saw Terry was at Dads funeral in 1969.

Betty will definitely remember him. My family was very involved in the Post Office. My dad , my brother, my cousin Michael and his dad Frank who worked for PO Telephones.

 

She will most likely remember your whole family then as she does have a lot of fond memories of the PO. I believe (although I'd have to double check I'm thinking of the right person!) that my uncle's sister Maureen (husband Steve) also had some connection to the PO too.

I'll give my Aunty Bet a call tomorrow and remember your Dad and the rest of your family too her. I'll pop back on the thread and let you know!

[len palmer]

Thanks to all who posted memories of the G P O messengers in Sheffield , it is hard to remember names of the lads I worked with but anyone who was at Pond st delivery

from 47 to 50 would remember the advent of the Bantams and the efforts of the mechanic to govern the engines by a little copper sleeve on the carburetter end of the throttle cable.

we had some good times then .

before the Bantams I worked at Beauchief po delivering telegrams to Dore Totley and all around that area.pushing a bike up Dore rd usually in the rain

Happy Days

[RobWardley]

Yes I am Bryans brother and will pass your wishes to Ian Barker at the Xmas lunch with the PO vets on the 10th December.

[janlizzy]

i have memories of seeing the telegram boys skidding round inside the garage,I think it was bailey st,1967ish

[AlanKeen]

Hi Alan,

I remember seeing you on that occasion! I think it was at my daughter Victoria's house at Whiteways Road. Can't think when it was but I guess it must be at least 10 years ago? Some of the PO vets meet monthly every third tuesday at lunchtime at the Bowshaw Inn Dronfield. One of the attendees is an ex messenger with us Ian Barker. Good to hear from you....Rob

 

Hi Rob, spot on with Whiteways Road. I am now in contact with ARO Jackson. Last time we met was 25 years ago. It was his idea that I joined this forum. Nice to hear from you. Alan.

 

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Hi Rob, spot on with Whiteways Road. I am now in contact with ARO Jackson. Last time we met was 25 years ago. It was his idea that I joined this forum. Nice to hear from you. Alan.

Would you please give details of P.O. vets !0th December Time venue etc.

 

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Rob Wardley I'm not very good at this computer lark. Did you get my message requesting details of p.o. vets 10th December time venue etc.

[Starmandave]

My Dad (long dead) was a telegram messenger in the push bike days..went on to run the mechanised office when it opened on Pond St